HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v British & Irish Lions Third Test

The All Blacks and The British & Irish Lions end the Series in a tie with a tense third Test draw at Eden Park.
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[@andybangs3337]

Despite the ref being an absolute bunny the game was one of the best Ive seen and the drawn series is the best thing that could have happened for world rugby. fantastic Lions tour. Great to see a team come here , take on the best in super rugby and then a 3 test series against the world champions, and draw the series. Brilliant support from what have to be the most loyal and decent sports fans you could hope to host in your country. Long may these tours continue. It gives rugby a breath of fresh air it definitely needs.

[@6jackace]

Shame about the all Black's fans booing at every penalty kick though 😂 at least the ref went back and got the last decision spot on.

[@bobb180]

Wrong should never be a drawn series needs to go to extra time

[@samgill8183]

@@bobb180 agreed

[@tomhercus6676]

@@6jackace shut up

[@stew12341]

0:35 Liam Williams work rate to stay on his feet and legal on his own against 3 all blacks 👌🏻

[@mojee9509]

Have to say he is an amazing player

[@richardpollard699]

What a bull !!

[@zigman7140]

He trust that in a matter of seconds his team mates will be there to help.

[@kcfaloon1063]

He wasn’t alone though….

[@AceDeclan]

Not that hard when you’re lower & holding onto the guy in front of you

[@TomosANTIGUATomos]

I love the silliness of the commentary "accidentally, absolutely - it doesn't matter". Yes it does - there's a subsection of the laws to deal with it specifically. "11.6 Accidental Offside - (a) When an offside player cannot avoid being touched by the ball or by a team-mate carrying it, the player is accidentally offside. If the player’s team gains no advantage from this, play continues. If the player’s team gains an advantage, a scrum is formed with the opposing team throwing in the ball." Romain Poite looked at the replay and deemed that Ken Owens couldn't have avoided being touched by the ball. I would agree with him on that. Even if he hadn't half-caught it (which is a really difficult instinct to avoid), the ball would have still unavoidably touched him. (There's also the extra matters of whether Kieran Read interfered with Liam Williams in the air, and whether it actually went forwards or backwards from Williams' shoulder. Those are all close calls that are open to interpretation. Ultimately the only interpretation that matters is Romain Poite's)

[@munsterfloyd]

TomosANTIGUATomos Well explained my man!

[@David-sc7hx]

Then play should have went on as the Lions did not gain an advantage from this. This would've meant The All blacks, who had a clear gap to run into, most likely would've scored a try. The Lions didn't gain an advantage from the so-called "accidental" offside, therefore why the fuck was a scrum given? Either way, the referee has had a howler, if he had let play go on, AB's most like would've won, if he had given a penalty, AB's most likely would've won.

[@jamesatkins7592]

Yeah and the lions were penalised for challenging for the ball in the air in test 2 with much less contact than there was on Williams here.

[@TheGreenjacketbilly]

TomosANTIGUATomos exactly correct my friend. It was accidental and the award of a scrum to the attacking team was spot on. NZ captain trying to tell the referee the rules was quite funny and showed himself up as he was wrong. But in NZ they never admit that but they are getting a bit one eyed nowadays....you cant win em all even if youre the best nation to play the game for the last century and a bit!

[@TomosANTIGUATomos]

Given that the All Black 13 had two players in front of him and another chasing, it's unlikely he would have scored. Everyone had stopped because of the whistle.

[@jonathandavies3559]

one of the greatest adverts for Rugby, great contest, awesome hits, both captains a credit to their countries, their teams ,and the sport.

[@harrye9934]

"Vunapolo" lmao the commentators dont have a clue 😂

[@mxgamerx5266]

The passion that Commentator has when he says Barrett is too much🔥🔥😂

[@johnnythreebollocks3496]

Shame he ignorantly can't pronounce any of the Lions players names correctly though....

[@mxgamerx5266]

Johnny Threebollocks ye I noticed that 🧐 I’m an Irish Supoorter , that’s not on if you ask me , biased as hell...

[@gewfhrefnjkr3724]

coz he's our national treasure mate

[@mxgamerx5266]

@@gewfhrefnjkr3724 yeah your not half the man your mother was man

[@gewfhrefnjkr3724]

@@mxgamerx5266 salt

[@aldozilli1293]

This is the truth from a Lions supporter; Lions were brilliant defensively and with their kicking amazing, did everyone proud. However ABs showed their class and we were lucky in the end to come away with the series draw. But it's good for Rugby that the ABs don't win everything.

[@charliezimmatore9449]

Lucky to come away with a draw?! ABs played poor in 2nd and 3rd test which made Lions look good. SBW and the Vinopolas "jumping" penalty saw the Lions win the 2nd, 3rd was shite decision making by ABs and

[@brentmeistergeneral6074]

Plus the ball that Ken Owens nearly caught never actually went forward so should have been play on, let alone a NZ scrum!!

[@randomcomputer7248]

Truth is the Lions were getting better as they played more matches, if it had been 5 tests I think Lions would have had them. England eventually did and made ABs look ordinary.

[@archvermin]

I feel for Read, his disappointment was all over his face during that post-match interview with Smithy. Sorry you couldn't win the series All Blacks. I hope you overcome this setback and prove yourself to be something greater in the time to come. Your fans are with you all the way.

[@peteryoungpeteryoung965]

archvermin As a Lions supporter, I feel we were very lucky. I have never seen a AB side squander so many try scoring chances, maybe it's the end of an era. They seem to have lost that killer instinct. They lost to Ireland in the N/H autumn, then beat three weak S/H teams in the championship, then won one, lost one and drew one against the Lions. They have a lot of young players, all coming into the team at the same time, I think it has unsettled them. Great series though, congrats to both teams, both captains and both sets of fans.

[@MrSturmthedark]

Lions fan here, I've never been so happy to take a draw. While we played outstanding rugby, it was a miracle we were still in this game thanks to Farrell's boot. Even in the second test we were hanging off the proverbial cliff at 18-9. If you'd asked Lions fans before the series if they'd take a draw, how many would've said yes?

[@archvermin]

Agreed on your point about the young players, while there are experienced caps on the team (Read, Smith, etc), a good number of them have not tasted abject failure before. Now clearly this result is no where as bad as 2007 in France, but it's an opportunity for this generation of All Blacks to take in a portion of what transformed Richie McCaw into a legend. Cheers to the supporters of both teams.

[@richhammer66]

Alex Samsara You should be ashamed off yourself Lions fan youC... feck off and go support someone else you fecking cretin

[@luckyspurs]

Not even a word for how excellently the Lions played or the improvements in Northern hemisphere rugby?

[@gibi3115]

I'm Italian so I'm not involved directly in this match, but the ABs fans' boos during Lions penalty kicks are horrible. Not a good behavior in my opinion

[@teebrinner5939]

that's AB fans for you

[@teebrinner5939]

@@benkimpton6696 no I won't. I've been all over the world watching rugby matches and the AB fans are the worst by far.

[@teebrinner5939]

How so?

[@teebrinner5939]

@@benkimpton6696 not at all, AB fans are the worst sports In rugby. They on average lack knowledge compared to there overseas counterparts and show no respect to other teams. Of course there are exceptions to the rule.

[@wj6565]

Gi Bi yes that is not good behaviour by the fans, but did you see the horrible response of the English fans towards the All Blacks haka in the game against England? Also booing when the final whistle was blown. Somehow I think the crowds of Europe are for more aggressive than others...

[@nigelclats6970]

This drawn series means that the Lions are now going to SA as opposed to being consigned to the scrapheap. The Lions are an iconic part of rugby. I LOVE RUGBY.

[@KILLER9676]

Wow, what a fantastic game I missed but enjoyed these highlights. Thanks for posting!

[@wogga8]

Im a Kiwi and of course was disappointed we didnt win, but it didnt really matter. The games were great. The build up was amazing. I met Lions fans and they said it was the trip of a lifetime and loved every minute of the tour. They knew they would never get the chance to see the Lions play the All Blacks again so wouldnt have missed it for anything. Kiwis loved having the Lions fans here and cant wait for next time. Its a shame the Lions dont play here every 4 years. Its second only to the world cup ...... but not by much.

[@carterohlson50]

Solid game. Thank you Lions for an awesome series. Safe travel home boys.

[@pye2574]

Am i the only person who looks at it as amazing game regardless of ref decisions. Most amazing game i have seen in a very long time.

[@samgerry8156]

Why can't All Blacks fans accept a draw or loss, it's always the ref or someone else's fault. I'm a kiwi but I'm sick of the whining and ungraciousness coming from so many of our fans. Well done Lions on the rugby played this tour, it's been great to watch.

[@richhammer66]

Sam Gerry Well said a True All Black fan.🏈🏈🏈

[@rbjohmson77]

Leaving aside the ref controversy at the end - what a great tour. The lions got better and better and by the third test they just about had the AB's measure. Whats more they had the best support of any sporting team ever I reckon. I'm a kiwi and I enjoyed every minute of it. You guys can come back anytime you like.

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

An accidental offside is still offside just as an accidental high tackle is still a high tackle.

[@Centre14]

Ruby Doobie but tackling a player is different from being offside

[@charliezimmatore9449]

Allblacks couldn't put on there usual dominant performance because this Lions team unlike 2005 came to play rugby. They matched ABs up front were great in defense, and showed endeavor and character when attacking. Coming from an Allblacks fan myself this is worthy of respect. Of course the ABs shot themselves in the foot SBW, stupid errors, bad decisions etc. ABs got unlucky with the ref but so did Lions at times the officiating was poor which almost spoiled a Greg series.

[@emtee8580]

Remember playing Rugby 08 and I'd get excited playing Lions Tour because of all the good players 😂

[@joneh9483]

I don't remember a lions team in rugby 08?

[@emtee8580]

@@joneh9483 Oh brother you missing out, there's a game mode called Lions Tour where you pick players from Wales, Ireland, Scotland and other teams and you verse the All Blacks, Australia and the Springboks I think

[@themultiverseproductions8492]

@@emtee8580 rugby 08 has no such game mode

[@emtee8580]

Bro, I swear on my mom's I had Rugby 08 on my fat big box computer and it had that game mode available. I didn't use mods or anything, it was just there.

[@emtee8580]

@@themultiverseproductions8492 daaaammmn my bad, it was actually 06! Better go check on my mom's

[@davidhartecoaching4677]

Stop the clock at 4.25 and see who was offside at the restart. could have been a different picture then

[@increasepeace4996]

I did just that and he looked fine. Stop making up shit.

[@IrishBorussen]

People become right little football fans on this running their mouths about either side, playing filthy, paying refs, being moaners and whiners. Why cant we appreciate that we witnessed a thrilling test series fought to the bitter end, where both teams had ups and downs, aswell as luck and unluckyness. Both Waburton and Read emphasised the class of both sides at the end of the game. Take a page from their books and respect eachother. Well done to both teams

[@lardinhoredbeard5089]

Tied series with one of the best sides of all times vs. a scratch side from the UK was pretty bloody astonishing. Would love to play a decider at Murryfield (seeing as how the Scots had some horrible injuries for 100% test starters and so weren't represented).

[@NZTechBlog]

2:53 What about the Lion guy's arm who hits Kaino in the head???

[@quintinmarsters1609]

awesome game well done to both sides and coaches.

[@UNCLEBILLYTEE]

Let's go Italy 🇮🇹!!!! ITALY FOR 2019 world champs. Yallah

[@daveqin9515]

More chance of scottland wining but its possible 1 day

[@federicogagliano1156]

Seguí soñando

[@federicogagliano1156]

Es lo mismo q decir q papá Noel existe

[@faustocarugattifusaro4723]

sigue soñando el conejo de pasca no existe

[@federicogagliano1156]

Si querés mandame un correo al 911 porque los italianos tienen infectados

[@wormemc]

Fantastic performance by the lions. Incredible. This is great for both teams, says a a Ex-kiwi

[@pubtalkpubtalk651]

@Alfa&Omega 00000 I know what you mean but my cousins husband was born in Scotland and lived there till he was 17 and then moved to Aus he is in his late 50's and know classes himself Australian as he has lived there longer.

[@RadicalCaveman]

0:16 This one bad pass cost the Lions potentially two tries.

[@don8029]

Ya was a bit of a donkey from Farrell alright

[@SeanLee39]

A great test and two teams giving their all well done lions

[@PH33RPIKEY]

Can we all appreciate the tackle made by Daly on Barrett! He stretched so far to get him and if he didn't, barrett would've been away!

[@pavankarunarathna7549]

Isn't it Liam Williams who tackled BB ?

[@byronwatson5353]

I'm confused, was it red 16 or black 16 that was offside at the end?

[@tedboy1239]

Anybody watching in 2019 where nz just got beat by eng😂😂

[@Coconut-mf2zz]

TEDBOY 123 Lol

[@KaboomXD]

Yup 😭

[@Coconut-mf2zz]

@@KaboomXD lol

[@newspaper9949]

mark anthony lol stfu😂

[@itchylungs8345]

TEDBOY 123 don’t make me bring up 2015 world cup

[@PH33RPIKEY]

Can we all just appreciate the tackle from Liam Williams on Beauden Barrett. Barrett has got incredible pace and if had got any further away that would've been a try, but because of Williams' tackle, Barrett had to offload it to another player who wasn't as quick!

[@mattkimhan]

Was a great match. I was disappointed at the ABs for letting so many potential tries slip. Good effort but stuff like that wouldn't have happened if Ben Smith and Crotty remained

[@luckyspurs]

The kicking was incredible under that pressure.

[@weaselthorpehouse4106]

Man those Lions tries were awesome!

[@petermitchell2729]

Andrew Forsyth not as good as some of the all blacks' last weekend.

[@weaselthorpehouse4106]

Haha, so ill take it you were the one who made a similar comment on the last video! It's just a bit of banter mate, all in good fun.

[@violencer1]

Andrew Forsyth No man, that 39th in a row AB victory at Eden Park is much more awesome

[@weaselthorpehouse4106]

No were near as awesome as the Lions first series victory in NZ since 1971!

[@HekaHead]

😂😂😂😂

[@jamieosborne5297]

Pause the video when Williams touches the ball and again when Owens touches the ball. The ball travels backwards so there can't be an offside

[@ThomasWilliams89]

I knew we would be okay in this series once Sexton was at 10 and Farrell 12.

[@shoriuken17]

Its kind of funny seeing the french ref trying to explain things at the end, but in any case it was a great match! Congratulations to the Lions and All Blacks for promoting such a noble sportsmanship and display of good old Rugby!

[@MooperRanger]

Consistencies been a real problem it seems, In any other situation it would've been a penalty period. What's it matter if it's accidental. Getting trapped on the wrong side of the ruck is accidental too, they get penalised all the bloody time. Real shocker.

[@zecrayon5082]

It matters because Accidental Offside is an offence described in the rule book to give a scrum.

[@cortinatim1]

ZeCrayon Correct, but is it accidental if the player deliberately catches the ball? Penalty

[@jasefrazz07]

another fantastic game of rugby, it's been brilliant to watch, and as a lions fan after the first test i'll take a draw , but it's nice to hear the lions naysayers before the tests response to this , and clive woodward saying the lions is more important to the celts than to England should have come to a packed pub in Bristol, where the noise was deafing

[@jenniferland1402]

Guys, just let it go. It's only a game!

[@judeobrien2179]

thanks for a great series lions please come again soon

[@xSATSx]

Sure I saw somewhere (BBC doc on Warburton's retirement?) either another international or Gatland himself saying they thought Sam Warburton's finest moment as a captain came in this game. He barely spoke to the ref all game, while Kieran Reed was talking constantly, but when the offside call came, Sam went up to Poite and asked for the TMO to look at it. Because he hadn't been backchatting all game and it was the first time Sam had questioned him, Poite took him very seriously and sent it to TMO, then agreed it was accidental, leading to the draw rather than the loss. You can really see the difference in how they deal with the ref at that point, as Sam calmly gets clarification ("Black or Red?") then simply steps back and tells his team it's a scum, while Reed tries to tell the ref what the laws are ("No, no. No. Romain, in the rules it's not an accidental offside.")

[@bencoakley3883]

That opening chase was so epic

[@Danny2Bluebird]

I'm Irish so zero New Zealand bias. Romain Poite got that call 110% wrong

[@Kiwi-kp1zi]

All Blacks can you please pin post this comment hahahaha seriously a lot of people here think we're whinging for no reason!

[@tomw4322]

@@Kiwi-kp1zi Reid was offside from the kick off anyway.

[@keevee09]

Beautiful game.

[@swavgav31]

It has to be said, New Zealand play dirty. thank god we had a Ref who had the ball's to stand up to them...

[@tyonamin]

swavgav31 Lol. Same old Lions fans.

[@JMz685]

ha, no not really. People get jealous when they see greatness. People can't stand that a small country of 4 million is the best at a sport.

[@richhammer66]

Jozi Well you are the best no doubt but Christ that is all your nation has it has not got anything else going for it .On most other sports platforms you are way way down the pecking order .And I would get very bored living in a country that just eat slept and drunk Rugby

[@eliharford-lewis9215]

Ex-fucking-scuse me! We are good at cricket, swimming, cycling, athletics. Don’t you FUCKING come around here and start talking about shit that you don’t know about. You’re a fucking jealous, hating prick.

[@user-ls6dm3kv4b]

Eli Harford-Lewis not really as good as England though are you🤔

[@maristrugby2011]

Do we play the Lions at the 2019 World Cup?

[@camborocks]

No but you end up losing to England

[@jamesatkins7592]

Technically the accidental off-side might be justifiable based on the rules, but normally the ref would probably just give the penalty without the video replay and everything. I also disagree with the first penalty against the lions but 3 points early in the game is different to 3 points just before the end I think. New Zealand were very unlucky there. All 3 tests have been decided by penalties and discipline/conditions though which is a real shame, especially with both teams' attacking skills. Test 1: Countless penalties and knock-ons by the lions Test 2: Big red card all blacks, yellow card and a crap load of penalties and knock-ons by the lions trying to throw away their advantage. Difficult conditions. Test 3: Lions still conceding lots of knock-ons releasing pressure but being misers with penalties. "Very greasy conditions" according to Gatland. B. Barrett's goal kicking has cost the all blacks wins in test 2 and 3 big time. Surely someone else will take over kicking duties now. I thought someone would for the 3rd test. Great kicking from Farrell in 2 and 3 though.

[@archierch0463]

It was backwards. Watch from 4:52 at 0.25 speed.

[@burrenmagic]

The ABs are just so exciting!

[@Ali74]

Lions have been playing together for five weeks, NZ for years, Lions having to play halfway around the world, NZ in their own backyard. It's an astonishing achievement to eek out a series draw with all the advantages stacked in NZ's favour.

[@isaackeresoma5447]

Ali74 the lions have played against NZ 129 yrs and only won one series oh and drawn one

[@jamesatkins7592]

That's just reinforcing Ali74's point

[@isaackeresoma5447]

James Atkins no it's stating the facts mate he makes excuse of the best players from 5 nations not being together long enough but the lions proved that they were a great success regardless so he's making excuses for them not winning they didn't loose either if we had a southern hemisphere equivalent say NZ , Australia & South Africa and we toured being together for 6wks or so won't be an excuse on the field the players decide on the day and the results stand the it's ,nuts would of should of could of don't matter but regardless the Lions were awesome and it was an amazing series I believe the Lions were very successful the All blacks had their chances but they mean nothing still proud of them and looking forward to more tests

[@jamesatkins7592]

Yeah it's fair point and the lions have had some success I mean these are the best system of players we can find theoretically. I just think they would theoretically be better if they were a full-time team. The all blacks threw away the 2nd test though and goal kicking could be better in 2 and 3 so the lions relied on that a bit at times. Still plenty of good rugby played. I'm not saying they'd be better than a good all blacks team just that they would have a better record than you mentioned. England have a better record than the lions overall apparently, although I imagine they have a bad ratio of matches won to loss in New Zealand itself. Overall I think it's fair enough to say if the lions theoretically had more time as a team they would play better. The all blacks though would also be more familiar with their opponents then but I don't think that out ways things.. Anyway a shame this is only once every 12 yrs

[@isaackeresoma5447]

James Atkins I agree mate wish it wasn't all over you know they had four tests back in the days a forth test would have awesome anyway congrats on your Lions Team awesome

[@jcrisp90]

Was the final decision to call it accidental offside correct or not?

[@Camcolito]

'There's the try line, right there' - Love the Aussie analysis

[@MrBird-bk7lb]

😂😂

[@Samizouza]

This was an exciting series indeed, can only imagine what the SA series for the men in red would be like in 2021 (if I'm right on the year). Too bad this game didn't into extra time though, which would have made things very interesting just like Romain Poite's call.

[@sfundo_1928]

And they won

[@Samizouza]

@@sfundo_1928 They sure did, especially when the more things change the morne steyn the same. 😉😆

[@clashoclans9927]

Ahhhh how good is the silence 😂

[@leemarsh3454]

Pure class by sam warburton class captain and player.made ref change his mind by new the rules.miss sam playing big time.best lions captain ever warburton

[@killerco9544]

No 8 was offside as the ball was kicked. Penalty should have gone to the lions! still a cracking test, Congrats to both teams

[@Spentastic]

Rugby played at its highest level was a joy to watch

[@flyboybrown14]

Great Lions tour. Interim All Blacks yet to solidify a dominant unbeatable team to the calibre of 2015 World Cup side. Usually the case rebuilding after world cups. All Black fans always expect to ABs to dominate every visiting team. Lions side were good and grew as the tour went on. But ABs butchered this test and should've won. Lions kickers 100%. Jordie should've had the kicking duties. Missed opportunities that ABs normally take. Too many errors. Great series. Lions touring fans and NZ economy the winner at the end of the day ;)

[@jskelton25]

Laws of rugby 13.3; Position of the kicker’s team at a kick-off: All the kicker’s team must be behind the ball when it is kicked. If they are not, a scrum is formed at the centre. Their opponents throw in the ball. Read is well in front of the ball when it's kicked (4:25 in this video, 77:54 match time). Should be a red scrum on the half-way line.

[@mickser101]

Lions were heroic and courageous against the World champs but lets face it they got lucky Barrett missed 9 point last week and 5 today on top of Poite absolutely bottling that decision it was a clear penalty

[@Tianton1]

have you ever heard the phrase "if my aunty had balls she'd be my uncle"

[@CM-ue6bi]

The men dedicate themselves from an early age to get a chance to play rugby professionally. They climb the ranks until they are considered to be worthy players for their clubs. They then have to impress at club level to get selected for their countries. They then have to prove themselves at the highest level of international rugby. They then get picked as the best players of the British Isles yo get selected for the Lions. They put their bodies on the line and train hard just to win those 3 games. They go toe to toe with the best country in the world on their soil for 3 tests to earn a series draw. Gets called 'luck'. No such thing as luck at elite level sport mate, only upsets.

[@oliverwheeldon1477]

yeah well its clear, New Zealand are pretty shit at kicking a ball through upright posts

[@rhysjones3867]

If the lions scored more than the all blacks in each test then we would have embarrassed them. BUT we didn't. Same way as barrett DIDN'T make all his kicks so at the end of the day the scores are what they are. If lions took their chances I'm the first test we would have won that. Too many shoulda, woulda, couldas from these professional KZbin coaches

[@jonathan2755]

mickser101 how is it luck if they miss it means they just weren't good enough fucking stupid comment

[@finn54123]

Well done AB’s, disappointing we couldn’t get the W, but holding your own against 4 countries is pretty good.

[@Me-ex7qg]

@Jack Of Blades the lions have a much better record against the All Blacks in NZ than either of the individual nations they represent. Having four countries to choose from is clearly the reason for their success. Individually the home nations have lost approximately 20 games in a row against the All Blacks in NZ. Says it all really

[@jeanbonnot2841]

Good decision, here is the exact rule : "When a player knocks-on and an offside team-mate next plays the ball, the offside player is liable to sanction if playing the ball prevented an opponent from gaining an advantage". The most important is the end of the rule. That's not the case here, Fekitoa could not play the ball.

[@tommymullins3689]

well done on the series win lions usa stands with you

[@danielfourie9031]

I was hoping that last week's poor performance was an isolated incident, but this was another garbage outing by the All Blacks. Flawless handling and seizing every opportunity has always been a staple of New Zealand rugby, yet those things were nonexistent in this game. What's going on here?

[@jasonph2522]

Good point- the ABs shithouse performance will be swept under the carpet while everyone whinges about the non-penalty. Some of Hansen's selections were poor- the arrogance of two players with little or no test experience starting was exposed. The All Blacks will NOT win a Rugby World Cup with Beauden Barrett at 10- the guy is flash and excitement but cannot control a tight game- surely this has been soundly proven the past two weeks.

[@jaegerelentirmo]

Yet arguably, those two players were the best players on the pitch for the AB's. Definitely J. Barrett, arguable with Laumape

[@dianew6149]

It's called a good team forcing you to make mistakes. Get over it

[@danielfourie9031]

Luke Westy Where was this supposed "good team" in the first test? Maybe if they played they wouldn't have lost by 15 points.

[@dianew6149]

15 point isn't that huge really, also they were beat in the second encounter so unless both NZ and Lions are mediocre teams whats your point?

[@bwhit6541]

Good to see the ABs try experimental teams over the course off the seiries. Good practice for the world cup

[@mikejulz87]

Some of the blame should be given to Beauden Barrett for missing some of the kicks. Inclu last weeks game. I think he missed two tonight and a couple last week. A great playmaker, but an average goal kicker thats for sure. I dont know why the ABs didnt have Jordie kick considering hes the better goal kicker.

[@ToBe0rNotToBe1]

Nah you know what I'm gonna stop whining and just give credit where credit is due. I said it before they even landed in NZ that this Lions squad is probably one of the best I've ever seen. Balance is the word that describes them the most for me. Athleticism mixed with poise and aggression made sure this wouldn't be a onesided contest. They showed up and showed out and quiet easily could've won this series 2-1. As for the AB's there are things that we can work on but I wouldn't say for one bit we're declining. We have unearthed new solid players in Jordie and Laumape. I'm sure the year so far will be looked at through a microscope and we'll surely find another gear as we more than usually do. On to the next one.

[@drinkmetilludie650]

What a rubbish end to a great series.

[@archierch0463]

How? It was clearly backwards. Watch from 4:52 at 0.25 speed.

[@archierch0463]

Wasn't forward

[@candycain2327]

@@archierch0463 you serious? Should have been play on with ALB scoring

[@bv3893]

1:02 is not that considered knock on?

[@kdmc40]

How often has it gone the other way for the AB's A load of Sooks! 😂

[@leandromanteri3738]

I'm an itaian ABS fan and I think that doesn't matter about ref, the ABS did not play well, lots of mystakes (badly passes and cacthes) and 14 points leaved on the ground by the kicker

[@texan-rp4wc]

wtf accidental offside. u can't be serious. french ref cost the abs the win and I'm a lions fan

[@nzscorpio3587]

Barrett probably would have missed anyway, would have been better to just play the advantage with ALB.

[@texan-rp4wc]

Steven French I am a lions fan. get over it

[@richhammer66]

texan 3180 Feck off Lions fan my arse you are a first class C...

[@texan-rp4wc]

peter north I am a lions fan dumb ass

[@Kris-ff4jm]

Even lions fans hates lions fans hahaha crybabies no one won who cares

[@siliziwencanywa1138]

This may be a random question: I wasn't watching the Sky broadcast, so I am really not sure how audible the stadium music was, but can someone please tell me the name of the song which was playing when Ngani Laumape scored? I've heard it a few times also at Old Trafford and England's games during the Champions Trophy. Please?

[@rosswakelin5543]

Dunno, sounds like it might be Th' Dudes 'Bliss'... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZKTq2yQmLiqhrM

[@sean380]

Stop whinging Kiwi great series

[@vagalN]

Great series. But imagine if that last play was the other way around...ie Lions kicked off and that NZ did what Lions did. But fair enough, drawn series was fair

[@vagalN]

Actually, just read more Lions fans posts. So take it easy on the NZers, you are no better than their fans

[@therealpyromaniac4515]

Farrel is one of the best kickers around, he saved the game

[@therealpyromaniac4515]

@Jack Of Blades fair enough

[@like2surf]

Should have been a penalty to the Lions for taking a player in the air. The ref handed the Kiwi's this game as usual, different set of rules for them.

[@beianimeyah24]

but they where both competing to get the ball

[@merelekinasau4836]

fantastic

[@andrajevakarivan678]

Every time the AB's are on the receiving side of a controversial call they cry like babies ! if it was vice versa they would've said it's part of the game

[@Awesome14450]

One of, if not the best test series in the pro era. I'm pretty disappointed/empty the ABs didn't get the win. But nor did the Lion's. And please stop pointing fingers at the ref, it really does make us look like a nation of sore losers. We had our chances, we just weren't good enough tonight.

[@stevebrown1307]

karma coming back to haunt the FALL BLACKS ..BUSTED FLUSH NOW WORLD IS CATCHING UP FAST

[@vesitagoiaega6857]

they should catch up to the AB after chasing them for over 100 years

[@stevebrown1307]

Vesi Tagoiaega I think south Africa were top dogs for a good number of years so ease up on the century

[@vesitagoiaega6857]

+steve Brown yeah in a number of years be4 apartheid and who was the top dog since rugby was invented by someone fr nh in the last 100

[@Benboy1980]

What a great game, shame about the draw and the way it ended. I thought initially Reid would be pinged for colliding with Liam Williams in the air, but I don't know what to make re offside or accidental. I don't think it's fair to say that cost the all blacks the series, they should have put the game away with any number of fumbled passed. The lions did a good job to hang in there. I think Hanson will rue the ABs not being more clinical, they are usually much sharper than this and Barrett's kicking was off from the tee.

[@Hello45656]

lions r so spirited this tour ! nobody expected this

[@MrUlimateGamer]

Sorry is it okay if someone explains the rule of offside in this situation in my view I see the ball comes of Williams and is then caught shouldn't that be a forward pass?

[@pj9100]

I suppose this is the right result, neither team deserved to win...

[@jackcap3409]

Wasn't an offside anyway if you watch carefully, just looks offside as Liam Williams fall backwards

[@TobyRNash]

Lol at the salty New Zealanders, couldn't beat a side created 6 weeks ago

[@JMz685]

Their not just any side. There an All Star team, 4 Countries vs 1. It was a mean test series though, have a good day mate! :)

[@nzscorpio3587]

Well the super teams beat them? The Lions have been in camp alot longer than the ABs an played more games this season, if you actually had any decent experience you would know how had it is to gel & get systems in place at the start of each season.

[@wellingtonian2009]

Toby Nash, the Lions are a combined four countries. How many times have England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales beaten NZ and how many test series have they won against NZ?

[@michaelking7879]

Josiah. M it’s not really 4 counties vs 1 as the team on the field is still 15 players and not 60, if there were 60 on the field, then yes you could say that, Lions always play away and have never played with each other and join each other on the tour, so every team has advantages and disadvantages so it is always fair game.

[@deathzone5893]

Should of been a penalty at the end New Zealand deserved to win that game but however New Zealand were making the worse decisions and definitely played like shit in the second test New Zealand should of played alot better.

[@keevee09]

Great tour. We'll meet again.

[@Centre14]

2:14 typical kieran read trying to cheat

[@tommhowcroft8291]

Fuck u

[@westsideAUKILANI]

The British and Irish Lions have restored some honor to Northern Hemisphere Rugby!

[@westsideAUKILANI]

@Jack Of Blades quite arrogant of you.

[@westsideAUKILANI]

@Jack Of Blades arrogance is bliss

[@irenechek9893]

I dont get it, the entire tests were officiated with NH refs I think and they were pathetic killed the games flow and speed with petty stops and cards the entire tests. From KENYA I am disappointed by the officials they bought the LIONS a draw.

[@fredrickmcdonald6082]

Irene chek I know right?!?! Should had yako paipa or an aussie. Too much stop and go rulings from the NH refs

[@moliver1237]

Irene chek Where's Wayne Barnes when you need him he would have done a better job even though he is from Wales ffs.

[@aldozilli1293]

Moliver He's about as English rugger bugger as you can get. Defo not Welsh

[@alternativebassist]

the first one was refereed by a South African one. Any coincidence that that was the one game with fast flowing and entertaining rugby?

[@jamesatkins7592]

tbf there were still plenty of penalties in that one but that was the lions fault mainly

[@luckyspurs]

Amazing work by Williams, Davies and Watson to stop New Zealand scoring the length of pitch try without even giving a penalty away.

[@alanb9443]

Sorry all blacks fans you need to man up abit. Your getting a reputation as whiners

[@whoopsya532]

alan B Sorry Lions fans you need to be a bit more educated, you are getting a reputation as incompetent, grammar ignorant, children.

[@alanb9443]

Damn you really hit me deep with grammar ignorance I'm suddenly questioning my life choices

[@alanb9443]

How do you come up with such amazing original insults ? Wish I could have wit and intelligence like yours

[@jeremymerrifield7244]

+alan B the Kiwi fans have been the only disappointment in this series. Moan moan moan

[@keevee09]

Trump statistics. I'm happy with the result. Go play a game.

[@46bobsmith]

All blacks got done(unfairly). What a nation to take the series draw on the chin. Massive respect. Hope Read goes down in folklore as richie, brian, sean and jonah.

[@Chris-ph9mf]

Cane down to points. And we had the better kickers all series taking every point. How many did your perfect boy miss.

[@divanmyburgh9113]

hahahaha nz didnt win lol

[@zsnoiz4407]

3:12 the high shot on Retallick From number 6 Lions???

[@blind47]

Probably should have been a win for the AB's, but you cant deny they had quite a few costly handling errors during the game...

[@tanaumaga1643]

So did the Lions. Both teams stuffed up a bit.

[@LarkeSongs]

So many butt-hurt AB rugby 'fans' on here, love it

[@owen1417]

How is it offside when he doesn't kick the ball? Surely it's a forward pass?